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Mixture Control Valve

Start engine. Block intake port of mixture control valve. Engine speed should not change. See Fig 1 . Increase engine speed and quickly decelerate. Verify air is drawn into intake port for 1-2 seconds after accelerator is released. If operation is not as specified, replace defective valve.

Fig 1: Checking Mixture Control Valve

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